Spend the weekend in Murchison to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the arrival of MM, the Murchison Meteorite! Plenty of community activities all weekend.

When:

27 – 28 September 2024

Where:

Friday: Murchison Heritage Centre, 4 Stevenson St. and (evening) Golf Club, 5140 Murchison-Violet Town Rd. Murchison East. Saturday: Murchison Community Centre, Watson St.

Cost:

Gold Coin donation

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Friday 27th September 2024 (public holiday):

Heritage Centre
4 Stevenson St. Murchison
Open 10am – 4pm

• Viewing of MM films
• Presentation about MM arrival and scientific interest over the years
• Viewing of genuine sample of MM
• Refreshments available

Stargazing at Golf Club
1540 Murchison-Violet Town Rd. Murchison East
5.30pm to late

• Food available – foods vans, community organisation BBQ, coffee cart, bar available
• 7pm – 8.30pm, talks relating to stargazing, Global Meteor Network, telescopes, photography
• Stargazing weather permitting – involvement of Shepparton/Melb/Bendigo Astronomy Society Victoria with telescopes.

Saturday 28th September:

Community Centre
Watson St. Murchison
10am – 6pm

• Morning:
  • Presentations – Dermot Henry, Dep. Director Sciences Research & Collections, Melbourne Museum (his favourite thing is MM)
  • Other speakers
  • Activities related to MM – films in small hall
  • 10.58 – BIGGEST BANG WE CAN ORGANISE WITHOUT BREAKING ANY WINDOWS
  • Food and coffee vans, community organisation BBQ outside, tea and coffee, morning afternoon teas in building
• Afternoon:
  • Watch the AFL grand final on the BIG screen in main hall
  • Refreshments continuing – food and drinks to suit children